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Ryan Herchuk
At 12, Ryan Herchuk was hit by a vehicle while riding an all-terrain vehicle. By chance, an off-duty STARS flight paramedic came upon the accident scene. STARS transported Ryan to the University of Alberta Hospital, where he recovered after being in a coma for two months.
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Maureen Schnirer
After a rural motor vehicle incident left Maureen Schnirer critically injured, STARS transported her to an urban centre for life-saving surgery. She has fully recovered, married her longtime partner Ken, and built a life on a ranch, raising two kids.
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STARS celebrates historic $3 million gift from Manitoba Blue Cross supporting critical care for Manitobans over the next decade
Winnipeg, December 16, 2025 — STARS is proud to announce an historic gift from Manitoba Blue Cross, who have pledged a generous $3 million to support STARS’ critical mission operations throughout Manitoba over the next ten years. This is the largest donation ever provided to STARS in the province.In recognition of this transformative gift, STARS1
Esther and Kaycee Stern
At the time of her accident, Esther Stern was 36 weeks pregnant with her daughter Kaycee. As she came to, Esther’s water broke and she and baby Kaycee were in critical need of medical attention.
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SANTA’S SLEIGH BREAKS, STARS STEPS IN TO HELP – FLYING SANTA TO THE ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
CALGARY, DEC. 1, 2025 – On his scheduled trip to the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH), Santa’s sleigh broke down. But not to fret, STARS and their partners came to the rescue. Proudly presented by TC Energy, STARS flew Santa to ACH in their backup air ambulance helicopter to deliver gifts and festive cheer to children who need it most.The1
Celebrating 40 years of STARS, November 2025
Every month, we're collecting stories celebrating 40 years of STARS Allies, Very Important Patients, and Innovation. These were the stories we highlighted in the month of October 2025. Forty Years of STARS AlliesLions Club International Launching an air ambulance service isn’t easy — it requires funding, trust, and an organization willing to take1
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Patient’s original song an emotional tribute to STARS founder and legacy
CALGARY, Nov. 25, 2025 – A heartfelt and deeply personal tribute to STARS and its 40 years of life-saving service is taking flight in the form of music. Local singer-songwriter Jacquie Drew, a former STARS patient, has released an original song celebrating the organization’s founder and decades of impact.This marks the first time a song about1
Jacquie Drew
After surviving a motorcycle crash, singer Jacquie Drew wrote "If I Could Fly" to honour STARS and founder Dr. Greg Powell. Inspired by Powell’s legacy, she performed her emotional tribute for the organization, expressing deep gratitude for the lifesaving care she received.
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